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How to plan Hawaii travel with Chase points

Compare eligible transfer options, island airports and the full family trip before moving Chase points.

Prepared September 10, 2026. Official resources reviewed on that date; verify your signed-in terms and current availability before transferring.

Choose your island first

Honolulu, Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Island are different destinations. Start with where you want to stay, then choose the arrival airport. A cheaper flight to the wrong island may add another ticket, extra baggage charges and time in transit.

Check your eligible Chase account

Chase lists United MileagePlus and Southwest Rapid Rewards among its transfer partners. Check the transfer options in your own eligible account before planning around either one. Compare their actual search results for your airport, dates and passenger count; a listed partnership is not a promise of award seats.

Compare the complete price

Put each option on the same basis: one way or round trip, all travelers, the same cabin, and required cash charges. Compare against a cash ticket with similar baggage and cancellation terms. A lower points price alone does not establish better value.

Move points at the end

Chase says transfers are final and normally use 1,000-point increments. Confirm the transfer ratio and final award first. If a fictional quote needs 23,500 miles and your verified transfer is 1:1 in 1,000-point increments, the transfer would be 24,000 points, leaving 500 miles in the airline account.

Build your own starting plan

Try the example first, then create an account to enter your real balances and travel goals.

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